Law Clerk

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Justice & Public Safety Cabinet's Department of Public Advocacy, seeks a Law Clerk in Somerset. The position supports the criminal defense team with research, writing, and client interviews, in a setting that blends office and courtroom work.

Travel is required and the role is full-time for the Executive Branch. Minimum education is completion of 24 semester hours at an ABA-accredited law school; no specific prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing.
• Interview clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
• Travel is required.

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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10/1/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2604998

Position Title

Law Clerk

Pay Grade

14

Salary

$3,672.84 - $5,401.34 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location

203 East Mt Vernon Street, Suite 1
Somerset, KY 42501 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model statewide public defendersystem with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justiceprocess is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.

We are hiring a Law Clerk to assist the criminal defense team in the Somerset Trial Office.

Kentucky DPA looks for individuals who have demonstrated a desire to help the most vulnerable in theircommunities. The ideal candidate recently completed all coursework at an ABA accredited law school to receivea JD degree and plans to take the next available bar exam or has recently received their license to practicelaw. This individual exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and comfortableworking with their defense team which includes attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers andoffice administrative staff. We seek to hire persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clientsand we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Clerks assist attorneys representing defendants by providing support such as legal research and writing.
• Interview clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings.
• Travel is required.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Completion of twenty-four semester hours at an American Bar Association accredited law school.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Dylan Gorski at [e-mail] or 833-514-8986.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D